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Sedans Saab 9-3 Article Comments - 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD First Drive
28 messages, Last post on Dec 24, 2007 at 3:33 PM
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Article comments for First Drive: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD - Saab says XWD should be pronounced "Cross-Wheel Drive." It hardly rolls off the tongue, but this fourth-generation Haldex-engineered system breaks some new ground. (more)
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The last time Saab produced a high performance car (the Viggen) it was more efficient than Porsche 911 Turbo in producing power and performance. Saab has always been about performance and efficiency, its engine is without question the best 4-cylinder in the world. BMW just recently introduced turbocharged into their 3 series for the first time whereas Saab has been the father and pioneer in turbocharged technologies since 1970s. Finally a V6 and XWD, expect Saab Black Turbo to be in the same league as Porsche. Outperforming a BMW M or Mercedes Black is within easy reach. With Black Turbo in the pipeline I think Saab will return to Talladega III for another record breaking run Am too very excited about Saab Black Turbo... Saab record breaking run at Talladega in 1986 & 1996 Talladega a testament of legendary performance and reliability of Saab
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Replying to: bons (Jul 17, 2007 1:59 pm)  ....... -Rocky |
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Replying to: pat (Jul 14, 2007 11:50 am) it's nice to see you also pal. I've been job hunting (have a couple of leads) and of course going through this nasty divorce pal, thus not leaving me much time to be on here.  -Rocky |
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Replying to: bons (Jul 17, 2007 1:59 pm) any word on when the Black Turbo, might be available for our consumption pal ????? Do you know anything about the navigation and stereo equipment yet onthe 08' 9-3 ???? Any voice recognition, HD Radio, etc ???? Will ventilated seats be a option yet ?  Thanks, -Rocky |
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i know this is going to sound lame and petty, but the no Bluetooth policy is a dealbreaker. who wants to pay a monthly fee for something you may never use (yeah, yeah, if you're in an accident in the middle of bum*uck nowhere...). the rest of the competition at least has it as an option. GM needs to let go of that lame service.
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Replying to: medolas (Jul 18, 2007 7:55 pm) It's not a deal breaker for me but it would be a nice gadget !!!! -Rocky |
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Black Turbo might not be available until late 08 or early 09 Ventilated seats will be available as option or even standard. Here is a detail description of the 08 93
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Replying to: bons (Jul 22, 2007 7:24 am) I can and will wait. I couldn't afford one atthis momment in time any ways. Ventilated seats will be available as option or even standard. I sure hope you are right because that would be a very cool feature. -Rocky P.S. Thanks for the link bons. If you see anything more related to this wonderful car please post it ASAP. 
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I was just informed by my SAAB dealer that the 9-3 XWD cars will not be available until the SECOND HALF of 2008. Meaning July or August 2008 at the earliest. Bummer Guess I'll just lease a 9-5 SportCombi Aero until that time. 
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Replying to: saabdude (Aug 31, 2007 7:42 am) -Rocky |
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